SOLUTION: a certain solution is to be prepared by combining chemicals X Y and Z in the ratio 18 : 3 : 2. how many litres of the solution can be prepared by using 36 litres of X?

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Question 953049: a certain solution is to be prepared by combining chemicals X Y and Z in the ratio 18 : 3 : 2. how many litres of the solution can be prepared by using 36 litres of X?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Keep the same ratio:
18:3:2 is the same ratio as
36:6:4
so, with +36+ liters of X, you get
+6+ litres of Y
+4+ litres of Z
+36+%2B+6+%2B+4+=+46+
46 litres of the solution can be prepared